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Finance Apprentice

Employer
Sussex Skills Solutions
Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Salary
£194.80 per week
Closing date
1 Nov 2021

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Sector
Apprenticeship
Function
Apprenticeship
Contract Type
Apprenticeship
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage: £194.80
  • Working week: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 5:00. Includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunch.
  • Total hours per week: 40.00
  • Expected duration: 13 months
  • Apprenticeship level: Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE)
  • Positions: 1 available

You will be assisting the Accountant and the wider Finance team to ensure the smooth operation of key finance functions within the Trust.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Purchase Ledger – to work with the Finance Assistant in running and coordinating the purchase order and accounts payable function. This includes registering new suppliers, managing the invoice approval process, processing invoices & staff expenses on the Finance System, compiling the weekly payment run for checking and approval and reconciling supplier statements
  • Billing – to assist the Fees & Billings Manager in the collection of School fees
  • 3rd Party Invoicing – to assist the Accountant in the production and collection of ad hoc invoices to 3rd party, i.e. sport camps, use of the school facilities
  • Cashiering – to assist the Cashier in ensuring the Trust’s Finance System reflects the transactions going through the Trust’s bank statement
  • Management Accounts – assist in the production of the monthly and termly management accounts, i.e. accruals, prepayment, and reconciliations
  • Compliance – assisting the preparation of statutory annual accounts and returns i.e. Office of National Statistics
  • Internal Controls – assist in delivering key financial internal controls i.e. bank reconciliations,control account reconciliations, fixed asset register maintenance
  • Ad hoc – assist with the delivery of ad hoc reports and data analysis

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Effective communication skills both verbal and written

Personal qualities

  • Self motivated and proactive with a willingness to learn
  • Commitment to continued learning and professional development

Desired qualifications

GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent qualifications) desirable

Future prospects

Potential permanent employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Things to consider

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

About the employer

We are a high-achieving independent school located in the heart of Sussex. Bede’s offers an exciting and innovative environment.  Benefits include a generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, full use of all Trust sports and restaurant facilities and free parking.

Employer

ST BEDE'S SCHOOL TRUST SUSSEX

https://www.bedes.org/

Address

The Dicker

Hailsham

BN27 3QH

Training

Training provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Accounts or finance assistant Apprenticeship Standard.

East Sussex College will provide the apprenticeship which will include Diploma, Functional Skills,

East Sussex College will ensure Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity.

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)

Company

Bringing an innovative approach to the delivery of apprenticeships and employer-focused skills training in the South East, East Sussex College Group is a joint venture between Sussex Downs College and Sussex Coast College Hastings.

East Sussex College Group is an apprenticeship and skills training specialist serving the whole of Sussex.

Did you know?

East Sussex College Group is a working partnership between Sussex Coast College Hastings and Sussex Downs College, and since launching, has worked with a number of businesses in the South East to help them utilise funding streams and create their own internal training programmes.

Plus, by drawing on decades of experience and expertise from staff at both colleges, East Sussex College Group is able to successfully match the right apprentice in a role that is right for the business and the individual.

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If you would like to find out more about how East Sussex College Group can help you, please get in touch on 030 300 39777, info@sussexskillssolutions.co.uk or at: www.sussexskillssolutions.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Company info
Telephone
030 300 39871
Location
ECAT House
Cross Levels Way
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
GB

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